Author: pattibird

I am a woman of a certain age (wink, wink) who has tent camped all her life. When other kids went to summer Rec camp, Mom took my sister and I tent camping, for weeks at a time. In my early twenties I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from the Sierra Buttes to the Bridge of the Gods. Camping always being my preferred vacation. That is until I became inflicted with an autoimmune disease and the emotional roller coaster intrinsic to chronic illness. Three summers ago, with a little gumption, a paper Forest Service map (yes, I said paper) and my furry BFF, I bumped down a dirt road that lead me in to the Klamath Mountains. I’ve been looking for Bigfoot ever since.

Sometimes little loving reminders can be very helpful

May 17, 2020

Leap into the Universe

May 14, 2020

Taste “new” air, leap into the universe, gaze into a campfire, get baptized by a wild river, meet the wild neighbors on the planet, absorb the quiet…Get out your calendars and lets plan a camp out!(of course, social distanced – we can meet at site)P.S. I will get back to you! I have limited connectivity. … More Leap into the Universe

Tent pole repair & tutorial

May 13, 2020

Tent pole repair & tutorial, a gift from Mr. J. Find replacement pole. This turned out to be harder than expected, check length & diameter! Use needle nose pliers and pull elastic cord out one end of pole chain to reach knot. Untie knot but don’t let it slip back in tent poles out of … More Tent pole repair & tutorial

Connect/Reconnect

May 12, 2020

My passion and drive for this project is stronger than ever. I can feel in my heart that soon so many are going to need to connect/re-connect with nature and I’m excited to mark a path for them to follow. My house is full of family Sheltering- in- Place so I moved my writing den … More Connect/Reconnect

2020 camping season has begun

May 11, 2020

Its official the 2020 camping season has begun. Christened under the (wild) Flower Full Moon, in the big Douglas Fir woods, on the edge of a meadow ~ Groove’s PrairieConsidered “Dispersed” camping vs. “Developed” Campground camping. Unless an area is designated for no camping you can camp anywhere on National Forest land (this is called … More 2020 camping season has begun

Take it Slow

May 2, 2020

NW Cali is a lush wonderland in Spring, saturated in green, mushrooms, dainty flowers, puffy clouds, sparkling dew. It’s a great time to visit the State parks before summer swarms or to camp in the inland mountains when the bears are waking up. Delectably wild this time of year! In the past, by now I … More Take it Slow

A magical moment

April 29, 2020

~A story leads to a magical mindful moment ~ A couple of dear friends, having read the Trail Creek Bear story, passed by that campground today, and drove in for nostalgia. While leaving a big black bear and big chubby cub crossed the road in front of them (too excited to nab a pic)! Could … More A magical moment

Be Brave – published

April 16, 2020

Hi friends. I’m happy to announce the “Be Brave” journal story of my bear encounter at Trail Creek (which many of you have read) was published on the “Camping For Women” Blog! I have been following this blog for some time so I am super flattered and excited to be included!! https://www.campingforwomen.com/be-brave/

How to Hang a Tarp!

March 26, 2020

Today’s practicing for Camping – How to Hang a Tarp! I need a lot of practice!! (Doesn’t help that I’m short) I’ve been caught unprepared several times now. I just end up coming home soaking wet vowing to do it different next time (I never do). Until now!

Camping Hacks

March 25, 2020

While I’m tethered to home I thought I might try some of these…https://www.frugalcouponliving.com/camping-hacks-tips-tricks/I love the TP campfire starters. Last summer I brought shredded paper. Juice jugs filled and frozen I have been doing for years – great way to extend the cooler ice. Once it thaws you have extra water! What I really want is … More Camping Hacks